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What are your predictions on how the Klipsch Reference V speakers will sound?

Last post 07-12-2009 4:16 PM by tigerwoodKhorns. 5 replies.
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  • 07-11-2009 7:23 AM

    • Kain
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    What are your predictions on how the Klipsch Reference V speakers will sound?

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    We all know that the Reference IV speakers are more mellower and smoother sounding than the Reference III speakers though I have yet to hear the Reference IV speakers. Some liked this and some did not and Klipsch brought back the RF-5 and the RF-7 for (I guess) the people who didn't like the mellower and smoother sound of the Reference IV speakers. Does this mean the Reference V speakers will most likely sound more like the Reference III speakers? What are your predictions? I for one prefer a more mellow and smooth sounding speaker. I do find my speakers a bit bright for music. Many have stated that I need to upgrade my amplification which will tame the brightness. Right now I am trying to decide whether I need different speakers or if I need to upgrade my amplification.
    Display: Panasonic TH-42PW5
    DVD Player: Harman Kardon DVD 30
    A/V Receiver: Harman Kardon AVR 8500
    Mains: Klipsch RF-7
    Center: Klipsch RC-7
    Surrounds: Klipsch RS-7
    Subwoofer: Seaton Sound SubMersive

  • 07-11-2009 9:35 AM In reply to

    • Bill H.
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    Re: What are your predictions on how the Klipsch Reference V speakers will sound?

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     I think you answered your own question.  Just try new amplification !  Good Luck.

  • 07-11-2009 7:25 PM In reply to

    • SWL
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    Preamp, amp and room acoustics (treatments). Big Smile

    Find the right combination that suits your room and listening tastes and you got it licked.

    Marantz Model 3600
    Marantz 2230 HF's
    Crown XTI 2000 (2) LF's
    RF-7's (4)
    SVS PB-12 Ultra/2....
    SVS PB-12 Plus/2........stacked
    Velodyne CHT-15 (2)....stacked
    Jolida JD100a
    Denon and Cambridge Audio DVD
    GIK Room Treatments
    Auralex Room Treatments
    Dedicated 30 amp source

    "Bigger is Better...Less is More."

  • 07-11-2009 9:13 PM In reply to

    • willland
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    I'm hoping for a "common man's" Palladium.  Maybe a KLF/Ref. 3-Way hybrid of some sort. 

    Bill

    Family Room(5.1 System)

    Onkyo TX-SR705 Receiver
    B&K Reference 4430 3-Channel Amp(200w)
    Klipsch RF-63(cherry) Fronts
    Klipsch RC-64(cherry) Center
    Klipsch RSX-4 Surrounds
    Klipsch RSW-10d(cherry) Sub
    Onkyo DV-SP1000 Universal Player
    Panasonic DMP-BD30K
    Mitsubishi 57731 DLP
    Dish VIP211k HD
    Monster HDP 2400

    Family Room(2-channel)

    Luxman R-115 receiver
    Denon POA-1500 2-Channel amp(150w)
    Denon DCD-1500 CD Player
    Denon TU-800 Tuner
    Klipsch Quartet's(oak oil/black)
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    Spare Bedroom(Vintage 2-Channel System)

    Marantz(1977) 2252b Stereo Receiver---2 channel setup
    HH Scott(1987) DA952 CD Player---2 channel setup
    Klipsch(1985) Forte's(oak oil)---2 channel setup
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Master Bedroom(3.1 System)

    Onkyo HT-R500 Receiver
    Klipsch RVX-42's LCR
    Klipsch RW-10d Sub
    Toshiba HD-A30
    Samsung LN37A550 LCD
    Dish VIP211k HD
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  • 07-12-2009 12:38 PM In reply to

    • russ69
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    Kain:
    I do find my speakers a bit bright for music.

    I'd say your RF-7s might work better with some love from a good amp. Seven channels of "love" might cost a fair bit of cash. Just changing 7 pairs of cables will cost more than the HK receiver. I guess that's why I'm a 2 channel guy. Sorry if I'm not much help but if I was running 7 channels I would be running 7 Quicksilver mini-mites (and the airconditioner). That would be pure tube sweetness with your speaker setup...........

    Thanx, Russ

    HERESY ------- 2 channel rules------- HERESY

  • 07-12-2009 4:16 PM In reply to

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    DeanG's crossover mod is probably the most cost effective way to tame your speakers.  Give that a try first. 

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